Obituaries for Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Honoring the Lives and Legacies of Loved Ones in Lancaster, Bloomington, Cassville, Platteville, and Potosi, WI

Gary  P. Brinkman

Gary P. Brinkman

Aug 21, 2019

Gary P. Brinkman, age 80 of Cassville, WI, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born September 25, 1938 to Pete and Eileen (Adrian) Brinkman in Cassville. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Retallick) Brinkman, and children: Kathy (Jay) Kirschbaum, Kelly, Lacey (Dave), Roxanne (Steve) O’Neil, Jill (Tom ) Sturmer, Vicki (Steve) Hudson, Jodi Schwab, Jeff (Denise) Weber,...

Constance J. Fritz

Constance J. Fritz

Aug 19, 2019

Constance "Connie" J. Fritz, age 78, of Lancaster, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, IA, after a courageous battle with end stage renal failure. She was born March 16, 1941, in Waterloo Township, Grant County Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Mabel (Sedbrook) Flesch. On November 7, 1959, she married Eldon R. Fritz at St Thomas...

Robert E. "Popeye" Cook

Robert E. "Popeye" Cook

Aug 14, 2019

Robert Eugene “Popeye” Cook, age 58, of Lancaster, WI, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. He was born the son of Donald “Gene” and Donna (Boll) Cook in Lancaster on January 30, 1961. Popeye attended Lancaster High School and went on to work as a painter, spending 30 years in Seattle, WA. He enjoyed...

Ronald Kenneth "Ron" Glasbrenner

Ronald Kenneth "Ron" Glasbrenner

Aug 6, 2019

Ronald Kenneth “Ron” Glasbrenner went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 after a short and courageous battle with cancer at the VA hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. He was born in Lancaster on December 17, 1952 the son of Kenneth and Kathryn (Wiest) Glasbrenner. He is survived by the pride of his life daughter, Heather; and granddaughter,...

Shirley L. Bartels

Shirley L. Bartels

Aug 6, 2019

Shirley L. Bartels, age 91, of Dubuque, formerly of Burton, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Sunnycrest Manor Nursing Home in Dubuque, with her family by her side. She was born on May 28, 1928, the daughter of Ralph and Kathryn (Potter) Reed. Shirley graduated from Cassville High School and furthered her education at beautician school in Dubuque....

Joseph  L. Mccarthy

Joseph L. Mccarthy

Aug 5, 2019

Joseph L. "Joe" McCarthy, age 48, Potosi, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, at the Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster from complications of childhood injuries. He was born September 19, 1970, in Rockford, IL. Joe graduated in 1991 from Monroe Senior High School in Monroe. He was a part of the Southwest Opportunities Center, Inc. family of Lancaster for...

Irene M. Vesperman

Irene M. Vesperman

Aug 3, 2019

Irene M. Vesperman, age 90, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born on February 19, 1929, in Stitzer, the daughter of Adolph and Edna (Gratz) Heberlein. Irene graduated from Fennimore High School. On November 10, 1947, she was united in marriage to Adolph Vesperman, Jr. at the First...

George M. "Buck" Capps

George M. "Buck" Capps

Jul 29, 2019

George M. “Buck” Capps, age 93 of Potosi, WI, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, July 29, 2019. He was born August 19, 1925 in Stahl, Missouri, the son of Alva and Ora (Foster) Capps. Buck went to Thomson Grade School in Putnam County, Missouri, graduated from Unionville High School in Unionville, Missouri, and then went...

Gladys M. Kienzle

Gladys M. Kienzle

Jul 23, 2019

Gladys Kienzle of Platteville passed away in her home on July 23. She was 91. Gladys was raised on dairy farms in Grant and Iowa Counties. She graduated from Cobb High School as a member of the class of 1944. Gladys loved two husbands, Joe Thompson and Clarence Kienzle. She raised five children: Linda Bottomley, Roxanne Lyght, Craig (Tina) Thompson,...

Ruth Eastlick

Ruth Eastlick

Jul 22, 2019

Ruth Eastlick, age 83 of Platteville, WI, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. She was born at home in Harrison Township on September 19, 1935 the daughter of Purl and Lillie (Stanton) Eastlick. Ruth went to the Cornelia and Poller Country Schools before going on to attend Southwest Opportunities Center for over 45 years. She was a faithful member of...

Mark A. French

Mark A. French

Jul 17, 2019

Mark A. French, age 58 of Lancaster, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 8, 1961 in Anaheim, CA, the son of Robert and Donna (Senstad) French. Mark married Lorrie Kniseley in Belton-Temple, TX, on July 18, 1987. On April 1, 1990, they moved to Lancaster – a place Mark...

Ralph B. Ploessl

Ralph B. Ploessl

Jul 17, 2019

Ralph B. Ploessl, age 92 of Glen Haven, WI, passed away Wednesday July 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. He was born August 27, 1926 the son of Alois and Alvina (Kluesner) Ploessl. Ralph attended Bloomington High School. On July 25, 1946 he was united into marriage to Margaret M. Mc Cartney...

Dorothy H. Macke

Dorothy H. Macke

Jul 10, 2019

Dorothy H. Macke, age 96 of Lancaster, WI, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Lancaster. She was born January 24, 1923 the daughter of Virgil and Ivah (Keene) Hoehn. Dorothy graduated from Lancaster High School in 1940. On February 10, 1945 she was united into marriage to Stanley C. Macke at the First Presbyterian...

Bernard R. "Bernie"  Disch

Bernard R. "Bernie" Disch

Jul 8, 2019

Bernard R. “Bernie” Disch, age 64 of Dickeyville, WI, passed away at his home on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on August 19, 1954 in Madison, WI, the son of Richard and Charlotte (Gust) Disch. Bernie was self-employed for many years as a painter and stainer. He loved his motorcycle and spending time with his family, friends, and...

June L. Eckstein

June L. Eckstein

Jul 6, 2019

June L. Eckstein, age 92 of Cassville, WI, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, rural Lancaster. She was born June 12, 1927, the daughter of Severt and Ida (Julson) Martin. On October 30, 1948, June was united into marriage to George J. Eckstein in Mineral Point. Together they enjoyed square dancing. June also liked to...

Andrea J. Mays

Andrea J. Mays

Jul 4, 2019

Andrea Jean (nee Johnson) Mays, age 58, of Beetown, formerly of Sparta, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1961, in Landstuhl, Germany, the daughter of Robert and Nancy (Huggett) Johnson. Andrea graduated from Sparta High School in 1979 and enlisted in the United States Army. She proudly served our country...

Betty J. Clauer

Betty J. Clauer

Jul 4, 2019

Betty June Clauer, age 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Grant Regional Health Center, Lancaster. She was born on September 22, 1929, in Waterloo Township, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Cardy) Haas. Betty grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Cassville High School in 1947 and married Bill, the love of her...

Daniel T. "Tom" Dresen

Daniel T. "Tom" Dresen

Jun 28, 2019

Daniel Thomas "Tom" Dresen, age 60, of Cassville, WI, died June 28, 2019. A prayer service celebrating Tom's life and that of his brother, Richard L. Dresen, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Cassville with Fr. John Meinholz officiating. Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery,...

Shirley L. Dean

Shirley L. Dean

Jun 27, 2019

Shirley L. Dean, age 86 of Lancaster, WI, passed away on June 27, 2019 at her home. She was born March 20, 1933 in Stitzer, WI, the daughter of Jesse and Esther (Swanson) Dean. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. A private family memorial service with burial will take place at a future date....

Charles J. Loeffelholz

Charles J. Loeffelholz

Jun 26, 2019

Charles Joseph Loeffelholz, 89, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Mercy One in Dubuque, Iowa. Friends may call from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home, 144 N. Main Street, Potosi, Wisconsin. A service will be held immediately following the visitation at 11:00 am...